The Lost Princess » sea

Longing has sails

Skylark — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:07:10 +0000

Can you see the Ship? He said. The Ghost ship on the sea. It comes so very near some days, it will come one day, for me. I can not see the Ship. I said. Out beyond the waves. But I can see an island blue, where I shall spend my days. When my ship comes in. He said, waiting on a breath. I will live my dreams, you’ll see, and die a hero’s death. There in paradise. I said, my little heart on fire. I’ll find the wishing fruit, bright red, and have all I desire.

The Sign of the Seahorse

Skylark — Sat, 23 May 2009 02:38:34 +0000

Beyond the ken of mortal men
Beneath the wind and waves
There lies a land of shells and sand
Of chasms, crags and caves
Where coral castles climb and soar
Where swaying seaweeds grow
And all around without a sound
The ocean currents flow
Graeme Base

I don’t remember where I got this box, or who made it or when, but the words inside the lid are from one of my favourite picture books and I add shells to it now and then.